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Velocio’s Embedded PLCs (eBranch Series)
The eBranch PLC is a member of the Velocio’s groundbreaking
series of programmable logic controllers. These PLCs
introduce revolutionary new concepts, capabilities,
performance and ease of use features to the automation
market. They constitute a generational leap over the staid
products that have comprised the PLC world for years.
The eBranch is the embedded version of the Branch PLC. It
is designed to plug into a motherboard - either a Velocio
Simulator, or your custom design. By designing the eBranch
into your custom hardware, you can take advantage of all
of Branch’s core IO and advanced software features, while
adding custom interface circuitry and connections.
The eBranch PLC is the top of the tree for a distributed
system. It contains the main system program and up to 30
points of IO. vLink communications ports on the eBranch
communicate autonomously with Branch Expansion PLCs
for either expanded IO, or distributed operation. In a
large, distributed
processing system,
the eBranch is the
main, supervisory
controller in the
system. Through
a tree structure,
one eBranch PLC
can act as the main
controller for a
system of up to 15
PLCs. These PLCs
can be distributed
in a variety of
locations. They
can act as expansion IO, or as a system of tightly integrated,
distributed processing controllers.
Ace PLCs interface a variety of inputs and outputs. Certain models have additional communications ports for interfacing HMIs, cellular modems, other PLCs and other devices.
eBranch PLCs are programmable, using Velocio’s vBuilder
software. They connect to a PC using a standard USB
communications cable and to Branch Expansion PLCs
through vLink communications cables. Through a single
USB communication link to a PC, an entire system of Velocio
PLCs can be programmed, debugged and deployed.
eBranch PLCs feature integrated local IO. Up to 12 digital
inputs, 12 digital outputs and 6 analog inputs are available.
In addition to basic input/output capabilities, it can be
configured for high speed digital pulse counting for either
simple pulse or quadrature inputs. It can also be configured
for high speed stepper motion pulse and direction control.
High end capabilities are packed into a PLC that fits easily
on your motherboard. With your custom circuitry and
connections, you have an advanced system or product
quickly and at low cost.
Available Versions of the Branch PLC
eBranch 11 : 6 digital in, 6 digital out, 2 vLink ports
eBranch 22 : 12 digital in, 12 digital out, 2 vLink ports
eBranch 221v5 : 12 DI, 12 DO, 6 Analog in (0-5V), 2 vLink
eBranch 221v10 : 12 DI, 12 DO, 6 Analog in (0-10V), 2 vLink
eBranch 221c : 12 DI, 12 DO, 6 Analog in (0-20mA), 2 vLink
Features
• Up to 30 Inputs and Outputs
- 12 Digital Inputs
- 12 Digital Outputs
- 6 Analog Inputs
• Distributed IO Expansion
• Distributed Processing Platform
• Two vLink Expansion Communications ports
• vLink communications up to 100 meters (328 feet)
• USB connection to PC and other Host devices
• Smallest physical footprint of any PLC
• Plugs directly into motherboard
• Software features at or beyond those of the most advanced
PLCs and Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)
• Program development via vBuilder
- Graphical program development
- Flow Chart Programming
- Ladder Logic Programming
- Distributed Processing
- Integrated deployent and debug of distributed processing
systems
- Interactive, graphical full system debug functionality
- Software reusablity
Applications
• Machine control
• Process control
• Entire manufacturing line control
• Building automation
• Distributed system control
• Motion system control
• Machine to Machine applications
• Core intelligence for custom designs
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